Biomed Technician II
Job ID:
R136919
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$31.10 – $46.60
Location:
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center – 4440 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
This is a first shift position. Will participate in department on-call schedule.
Independently, performs skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices.
Major Responsibilities:
- Analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices utilizing established electronic test and measurement equipment and techniques.
- Responsibilities may include work on a mix of Biomedical and Diagnostic Imaging equipment, but majority of work will be related to non-Imaging equipment.
- Installs, calibrates, and tests new medical electronic devices and/or systems.
- Performs any required work on medical electronic devices in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, applicable codes, standards, corporate policy, and department policy. This includes planned maintenance, corrective maintenance, incoming inspections, and equipment disposition work. Interacts with clinical staff on a regular basis to ensure customer's needs are being met.
- Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspections, repairs, adjustments, etc. performed on all equipment by self or a vendor.
- Acts as a technical resource for lower-level Biomedical technicians and Biomedical Students (interns) to help them grown in ability, responsibility, and experience.
- Requests and/or orders necessary repair and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships.
- Makes recommendations for capital equipment replacements to Clinical Engineering Leadership. Interacts with manufacturer's representatives to obtain the necessary technical product information.
- Participates in both internal and external educational programs through professional associations, technical training courses, and seminars to develop and maintain the required current technical aptitude.
- Escalates situations or questions beyond their scope of knowledge or responsibility to appropriate staff.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Education Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience Required:
Typically requires 2 years of experience in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting experience, design and modification of biomedical equipment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or similar products (primarily Word and Excel). Basic knowledge of networking technology.
- Use of personal vehicle for travel to various sites is required/expected.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Walks the majority of the workday as well as stands, sits, lifts, bends, and reaches above shoulders throughout.
- Must be able to:
- lift up to 25 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 30 lbs. overhead.
- lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- push with 50 lbs. of force.
- pull with 40 lbs. of force.
- Working environment may contain dust/dirt, fumes, and odors.
- Exposed to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids. As a result, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
- Position requires travel. May be exposed to road and weather hazards.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
